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Stephania tetrandra
This herb is NOT recommended during pregnancy due to potential risks to the developing fetus.
This herb is NOT recommended while breastfeeding as effects on infants are unknown.
Consult your healthcare provider before use.
A TCM herb that clears heat, promotes urination, and expels wind-damp; used for joint pain, edema, and hypertension in Chinese medicine.
A TCM herb that clears heat, promotes urination, and expels wind-damp; used for joint pain, edema, and hypertension in Chinese medicine. Key active compounds include Tetrandrine, Fangchinoline, Cyclanoline.
Tetrandrine, along with Fangchinoline and Cyclanoline, are the primary bioactive compounds in Stephania Root. These compounds modulates NF-κB and COX-2 inflammatory pathways.
Anti-inflammatory for arthritis
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Diuretic and edema reduction
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Calcium channel blocker effect for hypertension
Wind-damp joint pain and swelling
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Edema and urinary difficulty
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Hypertension
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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